September 2011

Just because I'm staring off into space doesn't mean that I'm enjoying mental downtime. I'm hard at work here mister. In fact, some of the best creative times for me happen when I examine those empty spaces that exist between all the 'doing'. It's in that silence that sometimes I can hear most clearly.

Dreaming out loud, inspiration and problem solving can happen at a moment's notice. It can even hit you in the shower. For me it often comes while I'm on a morning walk with Domino, my Jack Russel Terrier. I have no trouble putting my mind to bed and getting a good night of sleep. It's all these waking hours that exhaust my brain.

Does everything we create, write, produce out of our passion and pure inspiration have to be for sale? Do we really need to monetize everything we invest ourselves in? Should I monetize my blog? I think not.

Some things are meant to exist without having to put a price on them. Some things should remain forever priceless. Dreaming out loud should remain a free enterprise, something that takes place without boundaries. Do you create work that is priceless? I certainly hope you do.

I must have this ginormous brain candy for my epic collection of cool zombie junk. This jiggly thinking man's candy is bubblegum-flavored and nearly life-size. Mmm... braaains.

Expect to pay $32 dollars US to pre-order your human gummi brains in time for passing out to unsuspecting trick-or-treaters on Halloween. Gluten-free Gummi brains are best served cold to all your undead guests.

For my first Zombie Wagon art opening in Seattle last week, I created a batch of zombie cupcakes as a creepy treat for all my pre-dead guests to enjoy. They were so popular that I decided to post a step-by-step recipe so you can make your own. While these do-it-yourself zombie snacks are ideal for Halloween, you'll find them perfect for an over the hill party or any other gathering of the living dead.